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Johnny Cash show on PBS
Posted: 26 Dec 2007 9:08 pm
by Jim Peters
Just watched this tremendous show, highlights from the 60's. Musical guests of many styles, including Clapton,Perkins,Wayland, Merle, J Taylor,Joni Mitchel, Loretta Lynn,and many many more, some great steelin, dobro, guitar, etc etc. I know you'll like it,don't miss it! JP
Posted: 27 Dec 2007 8:19 am
by Stephen Winters
I saw the show a few nights ago on PBS. I thought it was awesome seeing Clapton playing "Matchbox" with Carl Perkins and Cash. I didn't know that performance even existed.
I could tell Clapton was in awe of Perkins as he took his turn playing lead.
Posted: 27 Dec 2007 1:02 pm
by Doug Beaumier
I remember watching the original airings of this show on ABC back in my college daze. I was blown away by this show! It changed my perception of Johnny Cash forever. Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, and Neil Young also appeared on the show. I have a vivid memory of watching the Clapton-Perkins performance, and I couldn't belive what I was seeing. Back in those days TV was pretty bland, mostly game shows, sitcoms, and no cable. Just a few stations to watch. So this was groundbreaking stuff.
Posted: 28 Dec 2007 9:32 am
by Ben Jones
the two dvd set is in stores now. I have it and recommend it highly. Not an abundance of steel but certainly an abundance of great and interesting performances. Highlights for me from the dvd set were George Jones, Conway Twitty, and Hank Jr. doing an absolutely crushing medley of Hank Sr. songs.